Transaction Services Director

Michael Page; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Transaction Services leader to drive delivery and build a high-performing team in a pivotal number two leadership role. The role focuses on operational leadership and high-quality due diligence across a broad range of transactions.

You will lead engagements, manage client relationships, and shape delivery strategies while developing talent within the team.

Qualifications

• Extensive Transaction Services leadership experience.
• Proven due diligence project delivery and client management.
• Experience building and mentoring high-performing advisory teams.
• Commercial awareness of the wider M&A landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Transaction Services team and day-to-day management.
• Own operational delivery, ensuring transactions are executed efficiently and to high technical standards.
• Lead financial due diligence engagements for corporate, PE and owner-managed transactions.
• Manage multiple assignments, overseeing planning, execution and client delivery.
• Review and challenge financial analysis, deal drivers and risks.
• Act as a senior escalation point for clients and stakeholders through the lifecycle.
• Develop, coach and mentor managers and junior members.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Due diligence leadership

Team development

M&A awareness

Education

ACA, ACCA or equivalent

Job description

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Transaction Services professional to join a leading advisory firm in a pivotal number two leadership position within its Birmingham City Centre team. With a strong operational focus, the role offers the chance to lead transaction delivery and develop a high-performing team.

Client Details

Our client is a leading UK advisory and accountancy firm with a strong reputation across the Midlands and wider UK market. The Transaction Services team advises owner-managed businesses, private equity investors, corporate acquirers and funders across a broad range of transactions, delivering high-quality financial due diligence and transaction support services.

Description

• Support the leadership and day-to-day management of the Transaction Services team
• Take ownership of operational delivery, ensuring transactions are executed efficiently and to the highest technical standards
• Lead financial due diligence engagements for corporate, private equity and owner-managed business transactions
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously, overseeing planning, execution and client delivery
• Review and challenge financial analysis, key deal drivers and transaction risks
• Act as a senior escalation point for clients and internal stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Develop, coach and mentor managers and junior team members, helping to build a high-performing advisory team
• Contribute to strategic planning, resource management and operational improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries, private equity houses and other professional advisers
• Support business development activities and participate in networking and market-facing initiatives, whilst operating within a role that has a stronger operational and leadership focus than pure revenue generation

Profile

• Extensive Transaction Services experience at a leadership level
• ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification
• Proven experience leading due diligence projects and managing client relationships
• Experience developing and managing teams within a fast-paced advisory environment
• Commercially aware with an understanding of the wider M&A landscape
• Comfortable operating as a senior leader and trusted adviser to clients and colleagues alike
• Able to balance operational leadership responsibilities with selective business development activity

Job Offer

• Competitive six-figure package
• Number two position within an established and growing Transaction Services team
• Opportunity to influence operational strategy, team structure and service delivery
• Exposure to a broad range of transactions from £1m-£50m